![[Podcast] Ep. 80: [Interview] with RYAN PRIMACK of POISON THE WELL (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1781002403826-EIMBJJPQBNGQMU2XC7KB/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+80+%5BInterview%5D+w+RYAN+PRIMACK.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 80: [Interview] with RYAN PRIMACK of POISON THE WELL (US).
Inner-Strength Check Podcast Episode 80: [Interview] with RYAN PRIMARCH of US Post-Hardcore/Metalcore Titans POISON THE WELL (US). Link includes video/audio-only interview versions, ticket links, tour dates, plus Featured Tracks from: MANEATING ORCHID (IND), TORNADO LOBSTER KILLER (ITA) & APOSTLE (US).
![[Podcast] Ep. 79: [Interview] w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1780285666032-ZNMWGQ2G3L1TULCAWTFA/Inner-Strength+Check+Podcast%2C+Ep.+79+%5BInterview%5D+with+BILL+STEVENSON+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 79: [Interview] w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US) Ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week.
[Podcast] Ep. 79 [Interview]: w/ BILL STEVENSON of DESCENDENTS (US), ahead of AUS/NZ Tour This Week! See within for tour dates, ticket links, video/podcast interview links, plus an additional featured independent artist in USA’s hardcore-punk crims US Bastards.
![[Podcast] Ep. 78: [Interview] w/ MATT HARVEY (US) Re: EXHUMED (US) 2026 Australian Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779683647173-DTEK1FRJ9RY6BAL2MQJX/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+78+%5BInterview%5D+with.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 78: [Interview] w/ MATT HARVEY (US) Re: EXHUMED (US) 2026 Australian Tour.
[Podcast] Ep. 78: [Interview] w MATT HARVEY of EXHUMED (US), Ahead of 2026 Australian Tour. See within for video/audio-only podcast links, tour dates/ticket info, artist links and more.
![[Podcast] Ep. 77: [Interview] w/ JOHANNES ECKERSTROM of AVATAR (SWE).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779449760631-XI94ZVA1KTV68TAWXK65/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+77+%5BInterview%5D+with+Johannes+Eckerstr%C3%B6m%2C+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 77: [Interview] w/ JOHANNES ECKERSTROM of AVATAR (SWE).
[Podcast] Ep. 77: [Interview] with JOHANNES ECKERSTROM of AVATAR (Sweden), ahead of their illustrious Don’t Fall Asleep ‘26 Australian Tour! Link contains video/audio podcast versions, ticket links, tour info, artist media and more.
![[Podcast] Ep. 76: [Interview] with NED SMELLY of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1779421601153-30ATLOAZJ06DOWVFHLTL/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+76+%5BInterview%5D+with+NED+SMELLY%2C+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 76: [Interview] with NED SMELLY of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU).
[Podcast] Ep. 76: Interview with NED SMELLY, of Party-Grinders GOPHER (AU). Intrigued by the idea of Blood Duster and Fuck… I’m Dead meets disco and Electric Callboy? Stub out your durries, swig a VB and head down to an undisclosed beach location where we discuss a raucous slam-electro-grind album Tunnel Buddies, out now!
![[Podcast] Ep. 73: [Interview] with JOHN KEVILL of Modern Thrash Legends WARBRINGER (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1775476240023-NE55NJFZH0JG5LXSWD3E/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+73+-+Warbringer.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 73: [Interview] with JOHN KEVILL of Modern Thrash Legends WARBRINGER (US).
[Podcast] Ep. 73 - [Interview] with an absolute thrashers’ DREAM interviewee in John Kevill, perennial frontman and vocalist of modern-thrash titans Warbringer (US)! See link for video/podcast interview versions, artist media, Wrath and Ruin bio/details, Asian 2026 Tour and Australian 2026 Tour dates.
![[Podcast] Ep. 72: [Interview] with BOB VIGNA of US Death Metal Veterans IMMOLATION.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1775462737731-441N3PIF9H9PGSG5KECQ/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+72+-+Bannerhead.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 72: [Interview] with BOB VIGNA of US Death Metal Veterans IMMOLATION.
[Podcast] Ep. 72 involved a chat with one of the most influential dudes in the NY, US and heck, even international death metal scenes. None other than Bob Vigna, guitarist and longstanding member of elite boundary-pushers Immolation! Check the link for interview, single music video/streaming links, album preorder links and more. Descent drops Fri 10th April, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
![[Podcast] Ep. 70: [Interview] w/ FERDI HANDOJO of VANTA (AU) + ‘Perpetual Selection’ [Album Review].](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1774687980154-GGZFRCUIHLMA2JZRI5N3/vantaband.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 70: [Interview] w/ FERDI HANDOJO of VANTA (AU) + ‘Perpetual Selection’ [Album Review].
A double-feature special for you all tonight! Presenting both the Inner-Strength Check Podcast’s 70th episode via our [Interview] with Ferdi Handojo, drummer of Perth-based melodic/tech-death outfit Vanta…. AND a bonus [Album Review] of their debut full-length LP Perpetual Selection! With thanks for both to Ferdi, Vanta and Glenn ‘Dysie’ Dyson of Cult Etiquette PR.
![[Podcast] Ep. 68: [Co-Interview] ‘Deadlifts & Death Me(n)tal’ w/ ELISSA JEWELL, Part I.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1771899442848-O6CWE7TX5AOO5R5L1QXL/6e19bad7-ff46-4a18-a3ef-ff71fe0a96ae.jfif)
[Podcast] Ep. 68: [Co-Interview] ‘Deadlifts & Death Me(n)tal’ w/ ELISSA JEWELL, Part I.
[Podcast] Episode 68 sees prior guest of the show Elissa Jewell (owner/operator, Deadlifts and Death Metal) join myself for a unique opportunity - a co-hosted inter-professional series where our social work/mental health and coaching/fitness worlds collide for an in-depth chat on mental health, fitness, the music scene, neurodivergence, planning, motivation and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 67: [Interview] with DICK VALENTINE of ELECTRIC SIX (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1770974284253-O4NXPZ3RSTZSEQLPZX81/Ep+67+%5BInterview%5D+with+DICK+VALENTINE.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 67: [Interview] with DICK VALENTINE of ELECTRIC SIX (US).
[Podcast] For Episode 67 of the Inner-Strength Podcast, host Brady was joined by none other than Dick Valentine, funtime front-man of party-punk disco-metallers Electric Six! They’re set to hit Australian shores next month for their Greatest Hits tour - see within for video/audio-only interview versions, plus all the details you need for upcoming shows! Boogey on.
![[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1769134577047-58YTHXMXB0TM3OSCML85/Ep66MOLband.jpg)
[Podcast]: Ep. 66 - [Interview] w/ NICOLAI BUSSE of MØL (Denmark).
[Podcast] Ep. 66 sees myself joining Nicolai Busse from Denmark’s incredible post-black/alternative metal outfit MØL to discuss the bold new album Dreamcrush (out 30th Jan via Nuclear Blast), songwriting, influences and more. Check the link for interview (video/audio-only versions) plus ‘Young’ music video, album details, artist links and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 65: [Interview] with TIM RICHMOND of Melbourne Blackened-Grinders MUNT (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768912751482-9999MGNKS85E6IZQ8OV5/muntbandphoto.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 65: [Interview] with TIM RICHMOND of Melbourne Blackened-Grinders MUNT (AU).
[Podcast] Second interview to hit the ISC airwaves/Youtube/blog for the evening, we have talented vocal destroyer Tim Richmond (aka ‘Mothlord’) joining us for an in-depth discussion about MUNT’s latest album, their upcoming tour, the local scene, plus plenty of great insights into metal vocal technique and vocalist experience. Show notes include new singles, artist links, upcoming tour info and more!
![[ISC Podcast] Ep. 64: [Interview] with JAHRED GOMES of (hed) P.E. (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1768888209270-04I8JWVKGZH7T3B75EJN/ISC+Podcast+Ep+64.png)
[ISC Podcast] Ep. 64: [Interview] with JAHRED GOMES of (hed) P.E. (US).
[Podcast] Episode 64: Here on the ISC Podcast, I was lucky enough to have a fun, funny and candid chat with none other than Jahred Gomes, vocalist of nu-metal mainstays (hed) P.E.! Check out the link for video/audio versions of the interview, plus full details, ticket links and more for upcoming Feb Australian Tour with fellow veterans Nonpoint.
![[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760964693004-AYJFEKCQSOU9LY44MD7T/matthieugill_conjurer.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 60: [Interview] with NOAH SEE of CONJURER (UK).
British progressive post-metal/doom heavyweights Conjurer are a few days from releasing third full-length LP Unself on Oct 24th, via Nuclear Blast Records. It’s an incredible record and one drummer Noah See and I discuss together alongside drumming, touring, collaboration and more. See within for video/audio podcast links, artist/album bio, preorder links and more. Get sludged!
![[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1760360977223-VN0E5RVOUUVDOU22Q3L6/ep59bandphoto.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 59: Interview with JEFF BECERRA of POSSESSED (US).
[Podcast, Ep. 59]: Bay Area metal-progenitors Possessed are nothing short of iconic, having been a primary influence in the formation of death and thrash metal. On Friday, I caught up with vocalist Jeff Becerra to discuss the bands' first ever Australian tour, celebrating 40 years of their landmark album Seven Churches and much more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1759213470283-L6C9TPTLAU73B149A67U/testamentband.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 58: [Interview] with CHUCK BILLY of TESTAMENT (US).
Check out our interview from yesterday on Music Monday with Chuck Billy, the powerful veteran frontman/vocalist of iconic Bay Area thrash metal heroes Testament. With Para Bellum due for release on Oct 10th via Nuclear Blast Records, we discussed the upcoming LP, touring, musicianship and much more. Also included are recent singles, album preorder details, artist statement/links and more!
![[Podcast] Ep. 57: [Interview] with NICK HOLMES of PARADISE LOST (UK).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756204146536-3Y57GH7LUEUD56NCM060/ISC+Podcast+Ep.+57+%5BInterview%5D+with+NICK+HOLMES%2C+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 57: [Interview] with NICK HOLMES of PARADISE LOST (UK).
[ISC Podcast] Far from the stereotypes you might associate with a nickname like, well, Old Nick, our latest vocalist-interviewee Nick Holmes was candid, mirthful and excited in our midnight chat (very goth-coded, I know) ahead of Paradise Lost's 17th (!) studio opus Ascension. Due for release on September 19th via Nuclear Blast Records, we caught up with Nick to discuss said album, but also branch out into directions ranging from the practical (touring, songwriting, etc) all the way through to the existential.
![[Podcast] Ep. 56: [Interview] with PAULA & NIK of Melbourne's KÜNTSQUAD.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1756044131207-FVJKTGULXSBM5R6ID252/ISC+Podcast+Ep.+56+%5BInterview%5D+with+Paula+%26+Nick+of.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 56: [Interview] with PAULA & NIK of Melbourne's KÜNTSQUAD.
Last Friday, Paula Damzal and Nik ‘Nikronomikon’ Satanik of famed Melburnian crust/death metal brutalisers KÜNTSQUAD caught up for a fantastic late-night podcast chat. We discuss everything from perennially family-friendly-titled June LP release Satan’s Cock, navigating challenging circumstances to celebrate success, the local/Australian death metal scene and more! Check the link for video/audio-only versions, artist/album links and more. Get crusted!
![[Podcast] Ep. 55: [Interview] w/ SIMON CALABRESE of DAYSEND, Ahead of The ‘Revisiting Severance’ Tour.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1754648730758-3R5S5O46CYU96J94BK2C/506299817_1698104971141568_2423234398434764849_n.jpg)
[Podcast] Ep. 55: [Interview] w/ SIMON CALABRESE of DAYSEND, Ahead of The ‘Revisiting Severance’ Tour.
A massive privilege and honour to have frontman Simon Calabrese of influential Australian melodic death metal legends Daysend, ahead of their upcoming national tour revisiting the massively-acclaimed album Severance. We discuss Simon's thoughts on said tour, stepping back into the band for the first time in 19 years and more! Video/podcast interview link, tour info and ticket/RSVP links contained within - get on it!
![[Podcast] Ep. 54: [Interview] w/ IAN AHLES & WILL TOWNE of AHLES (AU).](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67738900deaf1a5f243892aa/1753770350172-CTODRF3QZGXKSFZNGTMO/ISC+Podcast%2C+Ep.+54.png)
[Podcast] Ep. 54: [Interview] w/ IAN AHLES & WILL TOWNE of AHLES (AU).
For Music Mondays at ISC, yesterday evening I caught up with the talented and humble duo in Ian Ahles (Vocals/Guitar/Lute) & Will Towne (Guitars) of up-and-coming Brisbane-based progressive metal unit Ahles (AU)! Check out the link for video and audio-only versions, links to latest artist media/socials links, further album/artist details and more. Raise an Ahle in celebration!